CVE-2001-0816 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can bypass command restrictions in OpenSSH sftp-server when using restricted keypairs, allowing unauthorized command execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2001-0816?

CVE-2001-0816 is a high-severity vulnerability in OpenSSH, published on 9 Mar 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OpenSSH before 2.9.9, when running sftp using sftp-server and using restricted keypairs, allows remote authenticated users to bypass authorized_keys2 command= restrictions using sftp commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0816?

It affects 1 product.

Products include OpenSSH.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0816?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0816 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2001-0816 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0816 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All OpenSSH vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6gpw-hxc4-7rm4.

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